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, 1887-12-10
A Card from Nina.

CHICAGO, Dec. 9.-Nina Van Iandt,
who calls herself the widow of Anarchist
August Spies, has published the follow
ing letter in a labor paper to.day. 1t is
the first time Nina has come before the
public with anything in the way of a
statement:
TO Edtors.-I do not refute the hire
ling liars of the crazy, jackal (capitalistic)
press. In the first place | never read
these papers myself. In the second, they
are not worth answering. But | have
Just been told of a tale, hashcd and re-
hashed by the scandal mongers. To
think that there are people to read such
stuff, which | recognize as having origi-
mated in the Authorizations of a society
mad woman to whom | an unfortu-
nately related
| certainly do not consider it in good
taste to parade private affairs before the
public, but | wish to state once and for
all that the tale is untrue. 1t is to the eff
feet that [ was heiress to an estate owned
by an aunt in Pittsburg and that upon
my marriage | vas summary disin-
herited. When | Joined hands in spirit,
for a cowardly, petty -autocrat (hireling
murderer variety did not permit us even
to see each other through an iron
net work on one occasion for
eight weary, dreadful weeks af-
forwards, with my beloved husband,
he well knew that | brought him only
myself with a wealth OF affection, trust
and reverence. he knew that a number
of years ago | had fatty refused to pose
as prospective heir s. 10 some property.
gained by methods OF which | do not APP
prove and owned by a person whom 1
could not knowingly respect.
II shall be obliged if you will publish
this in the columns of you paper and
over my signature Very respectfully.
NINA VAN ZANDT SPIES
, 1887-12-10
A REDUCTION IN RATES.
Tariff on all Glasses of Freight Re-
duced 10 Per Cent.
The Colorado Association Estab-
fishes Lower Rates.
The Western Union Reduces the Toll
on Messages From Here.

That the railroads are now keenlY alive
to the growing commercial importance of
the West, is substantially and c%onclu-
sively evidenced by the radical changes
recently made in freight tariff sheets.
The new lists show that the Colorado
Association, which comprises the Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe, Burlington &
Missouri, Denver & Rio Grande, Union
Pacific and Missouri Pacific railways, are
determined to favor the West with the
most reasonable freight rates possible.
In a measure this cut has been brought
about by the assiduous efforts of the
Denver chamber of commerce, vigorously
seconded by every business mar in Colo
RADIO and Wyoming. The matter has
been agitated for several months, and for
the past two weeks several papers have
published a reputed statement of the
new rates. THE LEADER has retrained
from mentioning figures until absolutely
certain of their correctness. The follow
ing rates are official, and will be in effect
between Missouri river points and Chey-
enne Dec. II:
First class, 81. 70; second class, $l.45;
third class, Sl.l5; fourth class, 95 cents;
fifth class, 80 cents; class A, 90 cents;
class B, 10 cents; class G, SIS cents; class
D, As cents; class E, 40 cents; salt, car
loads, so cents per 100 pounds lumber,
30 cents; hogs and cattle, 63 cents.
The old rates as compared with the new
are shown in the subjoined table:
, 1887-12-10
Dropped Dead.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Capt. s. S.
Blaekfeld, formerly of the Capitol police,
dropped dead on Indiana avenue about
half past 10 this morning. He was origin,
ally from Ohio, but after serving through.
out the late war and losing an arm in bat
tie, he came to this city and was for sew
eral years captain Of the Capitol police.
Subsequently he became connected with
the Agricultural department.
, 1887-12-10
shown in the subjoined table:

The reduction is over l9 per cent on
first class. Is per cent on second class, Is
per cent, on third class, II per cent, on
fourth class. 20 per cent, on fifth class, 10
per cent, on class A, ! per cent, on class
B, Is per cent, on class G, 10 per cent,
on class d and 20 per cent On class E.
On all classes the average is a reduction
of Is per cent. On the five general
classes the reduction is about IS per
cent. 1t is a material reduction, which
will enable shippers to procure the ship
men, of larger stocks of goods at the same
outlay as at present.
A propOrtionate reduction is made on.
shipments from Chicago, which place is
the supply depot of many Colorado and
Wyoming houses. Appended are the
figures for the specified or understood
commodities from Chicago to Chey-
enne:
First class, 81. 60; second, 1920;
third, $l.65; fourth, 81. 80; fifth, Sl.l6;
A class, Sl.224; B, 80! cents; c, IS
cents: D, 65 cents; L, Sc cents; salt, 65
cents; lumber, so cents; hogs and cattle,
IS cents.
While it is to be regretted that the cut
was not made prior to the placing of or
ders for immense consignments of holiday
goods, the liberal and far seeing policy of
the Colorado Association in relieving citi-
sans - tL, Wn,t g-nn, ,hn hnrlnp 81 nr-
orbitant freight toll is heartily apprcci-
ated. All freight passing Missouri river
points on the 18th inst. will receive the
benefit of the reduction. Many mer-
chants now having goods i'll transit will
find their freight bills much less than
they anticipated when placing their or
Gers.
1t has several times been announced
semi-oficially that the Cheyenne & Bur
lington would cut rates upon commencing
freight business, but it is hardly possible
that in the face Of the recent great change
in which the main line is a party the new
branch will make another cut. If the re-
duction is made by the recently completed
line, however, it will doubtlessly be met
by the older roads. While a spirit Of
friendly rivalry and legitimate competi
ton will exist between the Cheyenne Il
Burlington and the Union Pacific TIE
LEADER is assured that the un%der-hand
methods which too frequently characterize
the operations of opposition lines will not
be resortcd by the representative of either
company. Agents Shanks and Mont
morency have agreed that their %solicita-
tions for traffic and other dealings with
patrons shall be fair and impartial as re,
CARDS the interests of their employers and
the public. The position assumed by the
gentlemen in this matter is naturally graf
flying to all concerned.
T~ELEGRAPHIC TOLLS.
On the heels of the freight tariff sheets
announcing sweeping reductions follows a
revised table of rates for messages from
Cheyenne to points in the states men
toned over the Western Union
lines.
Appended is a tabular statement giving
the present and former rates. The third
figure is the toll per word for an excess Of
of the regulation commercial dispatch Of
, 1887-12-10

CHICAGO, Dec. 9.-Miss Theresa
Brennan, a young lady employed in the
Englewood Telephone Exchange, this
morning received notification that she and
her brother were heirs to $4,000 each.
The money was left by an uncle, John
Bromphy, who died seven years ago in
California. The cash has been lying in
the Canadian bank drawing interest ever
, 1887-12-10
Glass Workers to Strike.

PTTsBURG, Dec. 9.-This afternoon
President Smith, of the American Flint
Glass Workers Association, ordered a
general strike of tableware workmen. to
take effect tomorrow. The strike will be
against the rules and scale adopted by the
manufacturers.
, 1887-12-10
ten words. In every case the old night
rates are maintained:

Cheyenne business men will reap the
greatest benefit from the reduction to
Colorado, California and Eastern points.
Commission men and fruit and vegetable
dealers will be especially pleased with the
lessening of the toll to California.
, 1887-12-10

The executive committee of the council
of administration of the Grand Army of
the Republic has decided to hold the next
national grand encampment at Columbus,
in the second week in September next. =
, 1887-12-10

LONDON, Dec. 9.-1he British bark
Embleton, at Queenstown from San
Francisco, reported that on the voyage
one seaman committed suicide, one was
drowned and a third fell and broke his
leg and arm.
, 1887-12-10

Now Is your time to save money in
buying dry goods and millinery, as S.
Kellner is selling everything in that line
regardless OF cost to close out his business
soon AS possible.
, 1887-12-10
Sullivan Meets Jack Ashton.

LONDON, Dec. 9.-John l.. Sullivan
boxed with Jack Ashton in the presence
Of the prince OF Wales tonight. The
p~ugilist was introduced to the prince, who
expressed himself as delighted with the
performance.
, 1887-12-10

&owo the Children. They are -s-
SNSo pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc. We guarantee Acker's English
Remedy a positive cure. 1t saves
hours of anxious watching. Sid by
DR.. w. N. Hunt.
, 1887-12-10
Boys clothing copper cent
t0iCer than any other house
at .MyerS.'
Boobies

BoNles t s1e.. are OF tF stas5l si'Z wish
Windy Collie, Teething Pains, or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using Ackers Baby Soother.
Il contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence Is safe. Price rs cents. Sold by
DR.. W. N. Hunt.
, 1887-12-10

Figures Don't Lie.
And they tell a pleasing story of cheap,
ness at the Cheap Cash Store.
, 1887-12-10

Great bargains at L. Loeb's,
, 1887-12-10

0lVes & Historical Dept; Oh venue, Evo,
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Of amusement. There is sewing school for girls.
dressmaking school for young women nower
for tho sick, and mission Interested In the etapsn-
ment Of church - about Lynn.
NJ MelssOnler Is not, reported, suffering rom
paralysis but symptoms of that disease have appeared
in one hand and he will have to stop work for
considerable time.
NJ Carolus Duran has just finished portraits Of Mr..
Vanderbilt and NJ Pasteur.
Professor Corson, the Shakespcarcan scholar. last
week celebrated Tho completion, his sixysccOnd year
of life and eighteenth of service at Cornell University
Tho work of putting up memorial and historical
tablets goes on commercially in Paris Two have Just
been placed on the asylum for the deaf and dumb
The first states that the Able de PEpce began his
scfapponted mission to the deaf and dumb In 100,
and opened a school for them in house now de-
molished In the Rue des MOullns, where he died. sur
rounded by his pupils, on December %, 1119 Tho
second. which follows, Is from decree OF
the National Assembly. dated July 81. 1883: Tho
namc Of the Able lie PEpce founder Of this asylum,
will be placed in the list of those citizens who have
best deserved Of their nation and of the human race
FIX President White of Cornell, IS presently going
to deliver his interesting lectures the French Rev
olution at Johns Hopkins University.
On her marriage with Senior Canovas del Castillo,
ScnOrlta de Osma received more than thousand pres
ents, valued az more than $780, 900.
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TITO NOVEL CHARITY FAIRS

APRONS SOLD TO AID THE WORKING GIRLS NACA
TON FIND AND THE DAY NURSERY.
A novel affair. described as an "apron SALE" and
arranged by number OF charitable women In aid OF tue
Working Girls Vacation Society. was held yesterday
afternoon ana evening the OF the Mendelsonn
Glee Club. No lOS West Fity-ffth-st The rooms wes
pretly decorated with bowers and booths for the SAFE
of fancy articles brc-a brac and refreshments ln'
chief feature the large and varied display OF apfoa'
OF every size cut aud description which were the hah
work OF the young who last summer enjoyed 'ne
advantages OF the society Entertainment IN the way "
SONGS Rotations etc. provided for the large num-
her OF visitors by Courtice Pounds James Burdee tns
Perry Brothers. Reuben T. Brooks. Miss Dutcher sn~
miss Zachos. ..,,o NJ
The fair financial success and good amount
money realized TO carry on the work of organa..S
which last sent 500 working girls 10 the counX
for a vacation and enabled seventy five girls 10 ,
relatives In the country The society also sent snd
The patronesses Mrs. Warren Ponds. MIS- Ansn -
Wilson, Mrs. William Chalmers Mrs Andre" IN r
combc Miss Embury, Miss kahnweiler MIS- im and
Shepherd, Mrs Charles III. Pendeton. MISS os"' ~
Mrs. William Herbert ,., AVA
Mrs William g. Davies OF No. 30s Lexingfonn,M ANS.
In aid OF tho West side bay Nursery and ara
No 266 West Forteth-st AT this SCHOOL younk simenA
taught free OF charge oil domestic a'p,n Amory,
The ladies who were present were MrS " Mrs
r.. Mrs. James strithers, Mrs A MAJ wrs Jacob
1OOmis White, Mrs. Robert Hoe, Miss BTU, liza Mrs.
william Thompson, Mira A. H. brow W. n Mn. Won
Coward, Mrs George Kirkland, Miss hemp' Mrs John
BsverhOut Thompson Mrs. Il. r. cainP'o"'
Martin and Miss Hatfield.
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to trade on equal terms with population
of fifty or sixty millions in the United States.
Were the Canadians convinced that the fifty
or sixty millions would take as much interest
in the bargain as the five millions and if they
were, was it improbable that the English would
send over capital and plant to help the five
millions in their friendly exchanges of products
and manufactures with the sixty millions?
AS it has been Mr.. Chamberlain's misfortune
to give offence to the Canadians whenever he
has spoken on the subject Of commercial union,
it is altogether probable that these keen in
quiries will not be appreciated beyond the
border. But why should not Americans take
time to consider them? Much more interest
has been shown in the proposals for commercial
union by the five millions than by the sixty
millions. Indeed. it would be serious mis-
take to assume that any considerable portion of
the American people arc in favor of dropping
the customs line. The practical difficulty sug-
gcStcd by Mr.. Chamberlain stands in the way
of American enthusiasm for commercial union.
Approximations are generally entertained that it
would not prove in real sense a protective
tariff league against free-trado England. There
would be nothing to prevent factitiOus de-
vclopmcnt of Canadian industries under cover
OF English capital. labor and enterprise in open
hostility to American industries.
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PERSONAL.

DR.. John Bascom. who recently resigned tho prcsi
dency Of the University OF Wisconsin, has returned 70
his old homo at Wamstown and Will deyote him.
self to literary work NAM
II Is hoped to dedicate tho splendid Combe,ta
monument In Paris on January |, next tho fifth
anniversary OF that statcsman's death Wv w
Mr.. waller, COnsul-Conc at London sailed ,r
Liverpool from this port Wednesday. ON thc vbIto
Star steamer Gcrmanic. va 0 "''''o
Tho Rev. Dr. Frank l.. Norton IL succcoitr, roa,,,
In his pastorato Of st. Stephens Protestant EpIscopal
Church. Lynn, Mass, which was built "a, n mcunri.i
OF the la Hon T.. L. Nudge. In two wears remar,s
Tho Boston transcript" the church has raised AMI
spent 1000 In homo and missionary work. and n
noble chime OF be IA was purchased about n vear ayn
lhe rector now proposes rcctory TO be erected on tho
church property to DO In keeping with the architectural
beauty OF tho church and connected with Il nv colstcra
that tho church may become tho home OF pastor and
people In every way. lilo has declared Il To be his
ambition to mako b. stephens Churcn his lifo work.
ami 10 make II 1.-Two church which shall roach tho
Icope and havo an elevating influence rolgiously.
socially and intellectually. Tho latest move I'm Its
progressive work Is tho establishment reading room
In The parish house, whore provided tho lea ing
newspapers and PORTO lcas Of the day In connection
with II Is moiost bowling alc, and also a room
prOvi ed with games, gram Iianos, and s,any enjoy
able features where The young men OF tho parish
come bring their friends to spend their evenings
under good influence. Tho choir boys, In addition
have piece OF ground WI ere they can play football
baseball wi every onience In the parish house
or storage Of balls, bats and all outdoor Implements
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editor, and that in due time he will be heard
FROM We feel for that editor.
And without intending to ntrench upon his
function it may be suggested in reply to No. l
that although it is difficult to state at venture
what trade, profession or business requires the
most skill, it is clear that the business OF asking
vain questions requires the least skill in reply
to No. that if people who make it bust
ness Of asking that sort of questions had derived
all the benefit from birch switch which it is
capable OF comforting. it might have cured them;
in reply TO No. that the purely mechanical
product which has been least improved in the
last ten years is the liquor plank of Democratic
platform; in reply to No a that the liquid that
could DO best dispensed with is the briny tear
that burrows the check of the crocodile; in reply
to No. that the product of the loom that is of
the least use to us is that which takes the shape
OF robes Of self-righteousncss in reply to No 6
that animal which when killed furnishes the
least number Of useful products-wcll. how about
q dark horsep or course some of these answers
are open to the criticisms OF not being precisely
responsive. However, they may serve TO appcasc
the curiosity Of the Buffalo man who wants to
know. you know. until the editor whom he addressed
comes to his relief
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-18
SENATOR SLOANs ALBANY PROSPECTS,
A STRONG MOVEMENT TO ELECT HIN PRESIDING
nEEICER OLE LIE SENATE.

| A STRONG MOVEMENT TO ELECT HIN PRESIDING
OFFICER OF THE SENATE.
Republican politicians and Republican members Of
the Legislature In this city yesterday said that senator
Sloan had become prominent suddenly as candidate
for President pro tenn Of the senate and in fact
now the leading candidate. But Republicans whe
advocate the election of william II. Robertson Henry
r. Low or ]. sloa Fassett declared that the Legs
lature would not till January, and that it was
much early say that any man was sure of eec-
ton to a legislative office. General James W Hustled
once said that he never saw a Speaker elected In
November" This remark frequently quoted ~
tho friends Of Senators Robertson and Low. Moro
over, they said that only eleven senators of the TWEEN
ty-ono Republican Senators had been In tho city as
vet and therefore IL impossible that a definite
choice could have been made Of President pro tenn
senator sloan's election presiding officer of tho
Senate, politicians said, would be regarded a con-
cession senator Warner Miller and MS followers
Mr. Sloan and Mr.. Miller have been Intimate political
and personal friends for many years. They entered
public life together, George b. sloan Assembly
man from Oswego County in 1874, and Warner Miller
Assemblyman the same year from Ierkmer
They then formed friendship which has never been
broken. In 1876 Mr. Miller took the management Of
Mr.. sloan's for speaker. \ close contest be-
tween Mr. Hustled and Mr.. sloan followed, but M
Miller succeeded in winning tho contest for Mr. slOan
who made an excellent speaker Mr.. Sloan again
supported for Speaker by Mr.. Miller in 1-19, bus
Thomas G.. Avord and his friends defeated them Mr.
Alvord receiving a good majority for speaker. IN
1851 Mr. Sloan showed his a atitudc TO Mr. Miller by
coming Albany aud remaining there for weeks man
aging his interests as candidate for United stss
senator. II mainly In consequence OF Mr. sodns
diplomacy that Mr. Miller elected In $50 Mr
Sloan elected senator from the oSweso Jehcr-
district II was said That he c'ns 70 me senate
chiefly for the purpose of managing Mr. MIXERS can
vaSS for re election AS Senator. No man III Alnahy
was none bitterly disappointed than was Mr. Slotn
when It was announced that Mr. Miller was deteated
Mr. Sloan's relations with senator lliScock have al
WAYS been OF tho pleasantcst character This was
showL on Tuesday. wien Mr. Sloan on reaching this
city from Oswego Immediately visited senator iliscOck
at tho Fifth Avenue Hotel and prolonged his visit for
several hours.
Tho candidacy of Charles +. Fitch. Editor of Tho
Rochester Democrat" for Clerk Of the Senate, waxod
stronger in the opinion of politicians yesterday.
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STEALING ELECTIONS

Senator Malone sets forth the important fact
which Democratic leaders no longer deny,
that the Republicans carried Virginia ut the
asst election on the popular vote. and retained
their majority in six Congressional Districts
But he shows that they were dcfraudcd Of
their rightful majority in the Legislature and
IN two Congressional Districts by the counting
machine, which is wholly in the hands %
Democratic State officials How this power
was used without scruplc Senator Malone
clearly states.
If any Northern man doubts these accounts,
let him consider how the same power has been
used in Indiana. Ohio and New Jersey by Dem
ocratlc managers, some Of whom are now in
State Prison Let him consider the shameful
proceedings ut Albany, where Democrats are
counting in State Senator. in defiance Of re-
straining orders Of courts and in defiance Of
provisions Of law. There is hardly prctcncc
that the person thus to be counted in was
rightfully elected. Exactly the methods by
which a stolen vote is sought here
are used throughout the South to manu-.
facturc fraudulent Democratic majoritcs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-18
MIR. WALTER J. HALLS CONCERT.

Mr.. Walter J. Hall, an out oftown pianist, who
has played here before, gave a concert last night in
Steinway Hail. assisted by Miss Dora Henninges
soprano, Mr.. Eduard Hermann, violin. and Mr.. Adolf
Iartdcgen, cello. Mr.. Hall has many friends here
Judging from the size Of the audience and by whom h,
seems to be regarded a most pleasing performer.
Among his solos were Hungarian Rhapsody, No
g., Rhapsodie d'Auvergne,' by SantSaens and sew.
eral pieces by MoszkOwsh. Mr.. Hall played his
number with quiet feeling and good taste. though h
cked In force and originality. In the Hungarian
rhapSady he seemed TO command only fair command
Of the technique that the piece calls for: the other
solos going much more satisfactorily In all respects.
Miss llennnges sang pleasingly. and Mt Hartdegen
drew fine tone that gave great Satisfaction 10 MS
audience, and won him a deserved encore. Mt Herr
mann also gave violin solo. The principal NUMBER
on the programme Beet hovcnS trio Up l, No IS
c minor for piano. violin and cello. But II was not,
unfortunately pleasing feature Of the concert
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-18
NIX. THOMAS'S SECOND REHEARSAL.

Tho public rehearsal for Mr.. Theodore Thomas,
second symphony Concert, announced for next Tues
day evening, took place In Stenway Hall yesterday
afternoon. Miss Gertrude Griswold was the vocalist
OF the occasion, appearing for the first time this sea-
son. Her air was one, unfortunately for herself
that challenged comparison between her and Madame
hMadi who introduced It in this country and has
sung 1t several times In Mr. Thomas's popular con-
certs Madame Fursch-Madi IS singer Of vastly
larger calibre than Miss Grswold and the air from
MasSenets IIerodade' has served for two years az
a vehicle for the display of her finest powers We
could, therefore, have wished for the sake Of Miss
Grlswod, whose refinement Of culture and obvious sim
certify have been commended I'm this journal heretofore,
that she had chosen for her piece OF music
which would not have called up memories Of singer
with such sweeping dramatic style Madame
Fursch- Mad
Miss GriswOld IS first prize of the Paris COnServa-
tory and during the year two which followed her
graduation She enjoyed a considerable popularity
both In opera and concert. In her singing there arc
evidences of sound training, but the effectiveness OF
her work Is marred by an unaccountablc weakness 81
her medium register She is endowed with good
musical feeling and in its good portions her voice Is
sympathetic
The orchestral numbers % the affair consisted Of
merry symphony by Haydn Key f. fiat. Ne. Of
Bret-Kopf and Hartcl's edition. Professor paine'3
symphonic poem based on Shakespe are's Tempest
and the three principal instrumental movements %
Berlioz's " Romeo and Juliet symphony.